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• Share your news with HTF September 22, 2023
  SOUND SORCERESSES MAGAZINE TO LAUNCH: Sound Sorceresses Magazine: Celebrating Women’s Voices in Audio Storytelling— a new quarterly publication that will showcase the talent and innovation of women in the field of audio storytelling— announces its plan to launch on Sunday, October 1. The content will be a blend of narrative and technical pieces. Sound Sorceresses […]
• With hunting seasons underway, MnDNR K9s focus on protecting state’s people and natural resources September 22, 2023
  STATEWIDE – As the days turn cooler and hunting seasons kick off, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ K9 Unit’s five teams are preparing to shift their focus to the field. The three dogs trained to sniff zebra mussels will continue working to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species as long as there’s open […]
• County is seeking proposals for AIS prevention September 22, 2023
  ST. LOUIS COUNTY – St. Louis County is looking for ideas on how to prevent the introduction or limit the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in lakes, rivers and other bodies of water. The county has $709,393 in grant money to award in 2024 through the state’s AIS Prevention Aid Program. Projects should focus […]
• Drought conditions in Minnesota continue to deepen, expand statewide September 15, 2023
  As drought conditions continue to expand in Minnesota, some areas of the state are now experiencing exceptional drought conditions for the first time since 2021 (portions of Freeborn and Mower counties in southeastern Minnesota, as well as in portions of Aitkin, Carlton and Pine counties in east-central Minnesota). At this time, the U.S. Drought Monitor […]
• MnDNR shares when to expect fall colors and where to enjoy them September 15, 2023
  To celebrate Minnesota’s most colorful season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing a fall color forecast, typical timing of peak colors, ways for Minnesotans to find where colors are at their peak each week, and suggestions for where to visit to see fall colors. Fall colors in Minnesota typically peak in mid-to-late-September through […]
• Share your news with HTF September 15, 2023
  MINNESOTA STATE FAIR WRAPS UP THE 2023 GREAT MINNESOTA GET-TOGETHER: The 2023 Minnesota State Fair brought people together from across the state of Minnesota to celebrate. Labor Day attendance of 119,731 brought this year’s cumulative total to 1,835,826, making it the sixth best-attended fair ever. The Minnesota State Fair’s agricultural and creative competitions drew more […]
• MnDNR invites deer hunters to share deer, wildlife observations September 8, 2023
  With archery deer season coming up, now is an ideal time for hunters to start using the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ online log for deer and other wildlife sightings. “We’re asking deer hunters to share their observations of wildlife to... Please register for a free account or log in below to access this content. […]
• County responds to wind storm damage in Gilbert, Aurora-HL areas September 8, 2023
  An estimated 200 trees were blown over on Bass Lake Road during Tuesday's wind storm. St. Louis County Public Works crews worked in cooperation with Lake Country Power to clear downed trees from county roads. Anyone encountering unsafe road condition... Please register for a free account or log in below to access this content. The […]
• Share your news with HTF September 8, 2023
   COOK/NORTHERN PROGRESSIVES MEETING: A growing movement to expand the recycling of metals from discarded electronics will be the focus of a Northern Progressives meeting on Wednesday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Crescent Bar & Grill in... Please register for a free account or log in below to access this content. The post Share […]
• MnDNR encourages deer hunters to make a plan for archery season, opens on September 16 September 8, 2023
  Once Minnesota’s archery deer season opens Saturday, September 16, hunters will be clad in camouflage sitting in tree stand perches or concealed spots on the ground, watching and enjoying time outdoors. As about 100,000 Minnesota archery hunters look... Please register for a free account or log in below to access this content. Username Password Remember […]